tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10828266595206921602024-02-20T15:47:53.494+08:00Travel DiaryDarren10http://www.blogger.com/profile/09055621383141505302noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082826659520692160.post-53242952929221576982007-10-02T00:16:00.001+08:002007-10-02T01:08:23.072+08:00Top Ten Roller Coasters<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;">1. </span><i><span style="font-size:180%;">Millennium Force</span></i></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/mf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 485px; height: 291px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/mf.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.gregscoasterphotos.com/images/cp/milllift.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 562px; height: 390px;" src="http://www.gregscoasterphotos.com/images/cp/milllift.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Park: Cedar Point</span><br /><br /></span></div> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Sandusky, Ohio</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Intamin AG</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Steel; Giga</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 2000</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:180%;" >2. <i>Top Thrill Dragster</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/20040616/a449_4581.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/20040616/a449_4581.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/dragster.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 438px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/dragster.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Park: Cedar Point</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Sandusky, Ohio</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Intamin AG</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Steel; Strata, Launched</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 2003</span></p><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><i><span style="font-size:180%;">3.Superman - Ride of Steel</span></i></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/sne.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 492px; height: 296px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/sne.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Park: Six Flags New England</span><br /><br /></span></div> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Agawam, Massachusetts</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Intamin AG</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Steel; Mega</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 2003</span></p><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;">4. </span><i><span style="font-size:180%;">The Beast<br /></span></i></span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://csd.k12.ar.us/njh/todd/son-of-beast3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 415px; height: 531px;" src="http://csd.k12.ar.us/njh/todd/son-of-beast3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><i><br /><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/beast.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 477px; height: 287px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/beast.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Park: Paramount's Kings Island</span><br /><br /></span></div> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Kings Mills, Ohio</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Charles Dinn</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Wood; Terrain</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 1992 </span></p><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;">5. </span><i><span style="font-size:180%;">Oblivion</span></i></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><i><br /><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/oblivion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 505px; height: 302px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/oblivion.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.somecoasters.com/main/coasters/oblivion/oblivion7.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 496px; height: 341px;" src="http://www.somecoasters.com/main/coasters/oblivion/oblivion7.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Park: Alton Towers</span><br /><br /></span></div> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Bolliger and Mabillard</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Steel; Dive Machine</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 1999</span></p><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;">6. </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><i><span style="font-size:180%;">Superman - the Escape<br /><br /></span></i></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/thrillrides/superman/photos/superman4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 500px;" src="http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/thrillrides/superman/photos/superman4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/ste.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 505px; height: 319px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/ste.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain</span><br /><br /></span></div> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Valencia, California</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Intamin AG</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Steel; Launched Shuttle</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 1997</span></p><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;">7. </span><i><span style="font-size:180%;">Drachen Fire<br /></span></i></span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themeparks.com/buschw/images/buschw50.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 409px; height: 623px;" src="http://www.themeparks.com/buschw/images/buschw50.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><i><br /><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/df.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 485px; height: 292px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/df.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Park: Busch Gardens</span><br /><br /></span></div> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Williamsburg, Virginia</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Arrow Dynamics</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Steel; Looping</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 1993</span></p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">8. </span><i><span style="font-size:180%;">Goliath<br /><br /></span></i></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/themeparks/new06/sfog_goliath/img/sfog_goliath_art01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 487px; height: 389px;" src="http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/themeparks/new06/sfog_goliath/img/sfog_goliath_art01.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><i><br /><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/goliath.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 489px; height: 302px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/goliath.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain</span><br /><br /></span></div> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Valencia, California</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Giavanola</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Steel; Mega</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 2000 </span></p><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">9. </span><i><span style="font-size:180%;">Son of Beast</span></i></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><i><br /><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/sob.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 282px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/sob.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/PKI-Son_of_Beast.jpg/800px-PKI-Son_of_Beast.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 452px; height: 339px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/PKI-Son_of_Beast.jpg/800px-PKI-Son_of_Beast.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Park: Paramount's Kings Island</span></span><br /></span><br /></span></div> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Kings Mills, Ohio</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Werner Stengel</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Wood; Mega Looping</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 2002 </span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><strong></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;">10. </span><i><span style="font-size:180%;">Superman - Ride of Steel</span><br /></i></span><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/top10/intamin/9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 493px; height: 336px;" src="http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/top10/intamin/9.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/sros.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 490px; height: 309px;" src="http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/%7Ehulme/Graphics/coasters/sros.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Park: Six Flags Darien Lake</span><br /></span><br /></span></div> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Location: Corfu, New York</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Designer: Intamin AG</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Class: Steel; Mega</span></p> <p align="center"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Year of 1st ride: 1999 </span></p>Darren10http://www.blogger.com/profile/09055621383141505302noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082826659520692160.post-2112907788858677012007-09-28T00:13:00.001+08:002007-09-28T00:54:24.801+08:00Korea Recommended Skiing Destination<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" >Muju Ski Resort</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/contents/leisure/mujuresortski200432316278.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 291px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/contents/leisure/mujuresortski200432316278.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/mujuresortski04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 379px; height: 291px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/mujuresortski04.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;">As a recreation area opened in 1990 in Mt. Deokyusan National Park, the Muju Ski Resort is an area of leisure and recreation with ski hills and winter sports facilities. There are 23 slopes with ski jumps and Nordic courses. The Silk Road, is the longest run nationwide with length of 6.2km, and the level of difficulty is just right for beginners and intermediate. The steepest course within Korea, the Raider Course is located at the peak. Muji Resort also hosted 1997 Winter Universiad.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yongpyong Ski Resort</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/yongpyongresort01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 410px; height: 294px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/yongpyongresort01.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/contents/leisure/yongpyong.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 280px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/contents/leisure/yongpyong.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">As the oldest ski resort, Yongpyong Resort with its yearly average temperature of 6.2 degrees Celsius maintains a long ski season with a lot of natural snow. Moreover, it is getting numerous compliments from skiers about its convenient facilities as a superior ski resort.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" >Daemyung Vivaldi Resort</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/contents/leisure/daemyung.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 266px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/contents/leisure/daemyung.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/daemyung07.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 268px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/daemyung07.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/daemyung12.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 346px; height: 265px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/daemyung12.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><span style="font-size:130%;">Daemyung Vivaldi Park is located Mt.Maebong san, 651 meters above sea level. Vivaldi Ski Resort has 11 slopes, and 10 lifts, including gondolas. You can ride snowboards at most of the courses. Of the 13 slopes, 2 are advanced , 7 are intermediate, and 2 are beginner. The two beginner slopes allow those of us who are learning to ski for the first time to relax and enjoy the experience.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" >Phoenix Park (Ski Resor)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/contents/leisure/phoenixpark.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 404px; height: 313px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/contents/leisure/phoenixpark.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/phoenixpark39.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 270px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/phoenixpark39.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/phoenixpark38.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 270px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/phoenixpark38.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/phoenixpark27.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 269px;" src="http://english.tour2korea.com/images/PhotoGalary/phoenixpark27.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;">Phoenix Park presently has 13 skiing courses with unique slopes for the enjoyment of dynamic and exciting experiences. It operates a Snowboard Park with quality snow facilities for snow boarders. It is equipped with the first gondola lift in the nation, as well as the Key lift system, which enables the skier to make the choice among the beginner, intermediate, and the expert course. Many soap operas have been shot at Phoenix Park due to its beautiful scenery. Ever since Korea’s most popular drama, “Autumn Story,” was shot here, Phoenix Park has been booming with customer.<br /><a href="http://english.tour2korea.com/03Sightseeing/DestinationsByThemes/Depth02.asp?ThemeCode=Leisure_1&kosm=m3_2"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To read more about Korea Skiing (Click here)</span></a><br /></span><br /><br /><strong></strong>Darren10http://www.blogger.com/profile/09055621383141505302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082826659520692160.post-19049009207285761292007-09-22T20:35:00.000+08:002007-09-23T14:26:08.821+08:00World's Top Fantasy Hotel<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">The Apeiron Island Hote</span><br />l<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/apeiron_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/apeiron_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/apeiron-1_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/apeiron-1_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Designer</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> : <a href="http://www.sybarite-uk.com/">Sybarite</a><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Status</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> : Concept<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Estimated project cost</span><span style="font-size:130%;">: $500million<br /><br />The <a href="http://84.252.230.69/sybarite/131.htm"><strong>‘Apeiron’ island hotel</strong></a> is a seven star resort with a total floor area of 200,000m². It is 185-m high and boasts of over 350 luxury apartment suites. The hi-tech futuristic hotel screams of luxury and comfort with its own private lagoon, beaches, restaurants, cinemas, retail shopping, art gallery, spas and conference facilities. <a href="http://84.252.230.69/sybarite/131.htm">(read more)</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Foldable Hotel Pods</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/foldable-pods_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/foldable-pods_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Designer:</strong> <a href="http://www.m3architects.com/">m3 Architects</a>, London<br /><strong>Estimated project cost:</strong> $72 to $104 million<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5077355/"><strong>foldable and fully transportable pods</strong></a> are for those traveling geeks who find it hard to shun all the amenities of their luxurious life. <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5077355/">(read more)</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">The Hotel Burj- al-Arab</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/burj-al-arab_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/burj-al-arab_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/burj-al-arab1_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/burj-al-arab1_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Location:</strong> Dubai, United Arab Emirates<br /><strong>Designer:</strong> Tom Wright (WS <a href="http://www.atkins-me.com/">Atkins</a> PLC), Khuan Chew<br /><strong>Status:</strong> Complete<br /><strong>Estimated project cost:</strong> $650 million<br /><strong>Cost per person:</strong> $1,000 to over $28,000 per night, $75 to have a glimpse from inside<br /><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6LZarUmHw1g"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6LZarUmHw1g" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object>Considered, unofficially, the world’s first and only 7-star hotel, <a href="http://www.burj-al-arab.com/"><strong>the B</strong></a><a href="http://www.burj-al-arab.com/"><strong>ur</strong></a><a href="http://www.burj-al-arab.com/"><strong>j al-Arab</strong></a> is a truly the most luxurious hotel imaginable and hence we couldn’t help including it in this list of futuristic hotels, which also perhaps triggered architects around the world to look beyond the fence. <a href="http://www.burj-al-arab.com/">(read more)</a><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Waterworld</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/waterworld1_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/waterworld1_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/waterworld_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/waterworld_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Location:</strong> Songjiang, China<br /><strong>Designer:</strong> <a href="http://www.atkins-me.com/">Atkin’s Architecture Group</a><br /><strong>Status:</strong> Concept<br /><br />This spectacular <a href="http://www.thecoolhunter.net/travel/WATERWORLD---China/#">design</a> by Atkin’s Architecture Group deservedly won the first prize award last year in an international design competition. The 400-bed resort hotel features underwater public areas, guest rooms, cafes, and restaurants. The major attraction is the extreme sporting facilities including a luxurious swimming pool, rock climbing and bungee jumping. <a href="http://www.thecoolhunter.net/travel/WATERWORLD---China/#">(read more)</a><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">The Poseidon Undersea Resort</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/poseidon-1_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/poseidon-1_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/poseidon_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/poseidon_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sUbkQyZrpl4"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sUbkQyZrpl4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Location:</strong> Fiji, The Poseidon Mystery Island<br /><strong>Designer:</strong> Bruce Jones<br /><strong>Status:</strong> Under construction, will be completed by September 2008<br /><strong>Estimated project cost:</strong> $105 million<br /><strong>Cost per person:</strong> $15,000 per week<br /><br />Surrounded by 5,000-acre lagoon, the Bruce Jones’ <a href="http://www.popsci.com/popsci/technology/ddd2b2590077f010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html"><strong>Poseidon Mystery Island</strong></a> offers luxurious 550 square feet large suites. </span><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Not only this, the Poseidon Resorts website says, “the first 1,000 guests will have their names permanently inscribed on two monuments one on the island, and one on the floor of the lagoon.” Now, that’s incredible! <a href="http://www.popsci.com/popsci/technology/ddd2b2590077f010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html">(read more)</a></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">The Hydropolis Underwater Hotel</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/hydropolis_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/hydropolis_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Location:</strong> Dubai<br /><strong>Designer:</strong> Joachim Hauser, <a href="http://www.crescent-hydropolis.com/">Crescent Hydropolis Resorts</a><br /><strong>Estimated project cost:</strong> $500-million<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.hydropolis.com/"><strong>Hydropolis Undersea Resort</strong></a>, especially designed keeping in mind that we’re around 60% water, endeavors to deliver the serene beauty of the ocean in its true colors. The one of its kind resort will encompass a whopping 1.1-million-square-foot of area offering shopping mall, ballroom, island villas, restaurant, high-tech cinema and surprisingly, a missile-defense system for your security 60-feet underwater. <a href="http://www.hydropolis.com/">(read more)</a></span><br /></div></div></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />The Diamond Ring Hotel<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/diamond-ring-hotel_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/diamond-ring-hotel_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bornrich.org/images/diamond-ring-hotel-1_18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.bornrich.org/images/diamond-ring-hotel-1_18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Passing reference: The Diamond Ring Hotel<br />Location: Abu Dhabi<br /><br /></strong> The <a href="http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=375735"><strong>Diamond Ring hotel</strong></a> is just a concept right now and all we’ve are these images for you to feed on. If anybody reading this has more info, please share with our readers <a href="http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=375735">(read more)</a></span><br /></div></div>Darren10http://www.blogger.com/profile/09055621383141505302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082826659520692160.post-77063352625558547832007-09-21T18:23:00.000+08:002007-09-21T20:00:27.336+08:00Malaysia Island List<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/images/islandmap2.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 388px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/images/islandmap2.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" >Panngkor Island</span><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/pangkor/Images/bg_nipah2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/pangkor/Images/bg_nipah2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Forty minutes by ferry from Lumut, The popular Island resort of Pulau Pangkok welcome visitors with its serene golden beaches, crystalline, blue water and cool refreshing breezes <a href="http://www.pangkor.com.my/">(more)</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" >Langkawi Island</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/langkawi/images/mainpic.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 100px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/langkawi/images/mainpic.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/langkawi/images/mainpic2.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/langkawi/images/mainpic2.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />On the northwestern shore of Malaysia is the archipelago of the Langkawi Island. Situated just where the Indian Ocean narrows down into the Straits of Melaka, It was onece a haven for pirates. Today it servers as a retreat for visitor near and far. <a href="http://www.langkawiisland.com.my/">(more)</a></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:180%;">Perhentian Island</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/perhentian/images/main_Pkecil.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/perhentian/images/main_Pkecil.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/perhentian/images/dive_pinnacle11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/perhentian/images/dive_pinnacle11.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The two Perhentian Islands are rated as some of the most beautiful islands in the world, A virtual paradise for snorkeling and diving in crystal-clear water or just for lazing on one of the white sandy beaches waiting for the coconuts to drop... <a href="http://www.perhentian.com.my/">(more)</a><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" >Redang Island</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/redang/images/redangpic3.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/redang/images/redangpic3.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.perhentian.com.my/"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/redang/thumbnail/images/MVC-063S.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/redang/thumbnail/images/MVC-063S.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">With it's pearly white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, colorful array of marine life, spectacular starry night and breathtaking sunrise, it also offer the ultimate hideaway for those seeking privacy and relaxation. <a href="http://www.redangisland.com.my/">(more)</a><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" >Lang Tengah Island</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/langtengah/images/newpic1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/langtengah/images/newpic1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/langtengah/images/new_pic12.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/langtengah/images/new_pic12.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Lang Tengah Island off the coast of Terrengganu is one of the nation's well-kept secrets. Its arresting beauty can easily captivate you while you are there. <a href="http://www.langtengah.com.my/">(more)</a><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" >Gemia Island</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/gemia/images/mainpic.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/gemia/images/mainpic.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/gemia/images/pic_activities4.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/gemia/images/pic_activities4.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="style2" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="style4"><span class="style5"> Gemia Island is the few places where turtles ( including the giant Leatherback) come ashore to lay their eggs. On the island the green turtle is the most common. <a href="http://www.gemia.com.my/">(more)</a><br /><br /></span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="style2"><span class="style4"><span class="style5"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Tioman Island</span></span><br /><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.molon.de/galleries/Malaysia/EastCoast/Tioman/images01/50%20Sunset.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.molon.de/galleries/Malaysia/EastCoast/Tioman/images01/50%20Sunset.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/tiomanisland/images/diver.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/tiomanisland/images/diver.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Tioman is the biggest and most impressive island at the east coast. There is a brisk jungle covers a ridge on the west section of the island, which ends at the idyllic location of a beautiful palm fringed beach. Tioman offer a wide range of activities for visitor: snorkeling in crystal clear water, discover the beautiful underwater world when you go diving. <a href="http://www.tioman.com.my/">(more)</a></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" >Layang Layang Island<br /></span><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/layanglayang/images/photo_crackreef7.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 185px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/layanglayang/images/photo_crackreef7.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/layanglayang/images/photo_crackreef20.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/layanglayang/images/photo_crackreef20.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Layang Layang has become one of the preferred destinations for the avid diver who constantly seeks for new thrills and challenges. <a href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/layanglayang/main.htm">(more)</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" >Islands of Sipadan<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(The world's top dive Destinations)</span></span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/sabah/sipadan/images/sipadanani.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.myoutdoor.com/sabah/sipadan/images/sipadanani.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Sipadan attracts divers from all over the world simply because it is the best diving spot in Malaysia and among the best in the world. <a href="http://www.myoutdoor.com/sabah/sipadan/index.htm">(more)</a><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /></span></div></div>Darren10http://www.blogger.com/profile/09055621383141505302noreply@blogger.com4